Perennial: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer, drought, fire, disease & coast tolerant. Native to Mexico. Nice cut flower, border, edge, rock garden & pot plant. Long upright to floppy stems with narrow, fleshy, bright green, needle-like leaves in whorls around the stems. Prefers some shade & loamy soil. Attracts bees & butterflies. Has bright yellow star-shaped flowers in summer. Exp.: part shade (sun in coastal or cool climates). USDA Z7.